Organic
Dates (Fresh)
"Experience the timeless delight of mother nature's oldest cultivated fruit."
Sweet and luscious fresh dates on branch, carefully hand-picked to preserve their succulent flavor and soft texture, a delicacy from ancient times.
Also known as
Palms, Dates Fruit
Botanical name
Phoenix dactylifera
Product Details
PLU Code
93045
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Dates › All Sizes
Origin
Middle Eastern regions of North Africa, the Persian Gulf, and South Asia.
Temperature
0°C (32°F); select humidity by maturity and cultivar
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Dates (Fresh)
Phoenix dactylifera, the botanically renowned and revered 'Tree of Life' that produces the sumptuous, superfood packed dates while aiding nutrition and traditional wellness as part of many cultures.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Dates are as follows
Per 100g of fresh dates
Energy is 277 kcal
Protein 2g
Fat 0.2g
Carbohydrate 74g
Fiber 8g
Sugar 64g
Sodium 0.5mg
Potassium 656mg
Magnesium 54mg
Phosphorus 64mg
Copper 0.293mg
Manganese 0.265mg
Iron 0.9mg
Zinc 0.12mg
Vitamin A 10mcg
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin B6 0.2481mg
Vitamin K 2.7mcg
Storage & Handling
Commercial guidance is maturity-dependent. A fresh or on-branch label does not identify the ripeness stage or cultivar.
Temperature
0°C (32°F); select humidity by maturity and cultivar
Humidity
70-75% for ripe dates; 90-95% for yellow Khalal Barhee dates
Storage Notes: Yellow Khalal Barhee dates have a reported air-storage period of up to 7 weeks at 0°C and 90-95% RH. Do not apply ripe-date multi-month durations to every fresh date.
Conditional guidance
Source: UC Davis: Date produce facts.
Applies to: dates with a confirmed maturity stage and cultivar.
Confirm ripeness and cultivar before selecting humidity or storage life.
The Khalal example is specifically Barhee; it is not a protocol for every fresh-date cultivar.
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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